Experience Madagascar’s wildlife, nature and culture on a perfectly paced seven-day guided adventure.
7 Days from
$
Adventure touring
55kg of CO2-e PP per day
(330kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
Lying off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and one of its most biologically unique. Around 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth, from lemurs and chameleons to towering baobabs and rainforest orchids. Beyond its natural wonders, the island’s diverse cultures, French influences and rural charm make it an ideal destination for travellers seeking an active yet comfortable introduction to Africa’s most unique island nation.
This seven day guided journey explores the country’s eastern highlands and coast, combining rainforest walks, a gentle river cruise and time in small, welcoming hotels.
Begin in the capital, Antananarivo, before travelling east to the Andasibe region for your first encounters with lemurs in the Perinet Reserve. Continue to the tranquil Pangalanes Canal, a network of lakes and lagoons lined with tropical forest and traditional fishing villages, where you’ll stay in lodges set in nature and visit reserves rich in wildlife.
With comfortable accommodation, private transport and an experienced Malagasy guide, this short, family friendly adventure provides an engaging overview of Madagascar’s landscapes, wildlife and way of life.
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309 scheduled departures between 26 Oct 2026 and 28 Nov 2027.
Please note that for groups of 6 or more people, an English-speaking guide will accompany the group throughout, in addition to a local driver. For groups of up to 5 people, your local English-speaking guide will also be the driver.
Our Culture and Wildlife of Madagascar tour was terrific. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and night walks to see lemurs, chameleons and more. We also experienced many aspects of the local culture, and we especially enjoyed the coastal lakes area of the Pangalanes, a tropical paradise. Our guide was informative and keen, and our accomodation was very comfortable.
Great tour - Madagascar is an amazing country to visit
I traveled with my 16-year-old son after finding a great airfare to Madagascar. I chose this excursion due to it fitting our air schedule perfectly. Our guide was fantastic and the trip provided great access to lemurs and chameleons which were high on our list to see. Our driver was excellent and spoke English well and was well versed in knowledge of his country. We traveled during the summer cool season which was dryer and made life much more comfortable. Fantastic trip for a father and son to make memories.
We had the most amazing time whilst in Madagascar, everything was perfect. Our guide was excellent, as were all of the guides who we encountered at various places. The accommodation was great, whilst it was basic it was clean and tidy and the views we had at the National Park and in the Pangalanes was amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.
If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.
It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.
You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.
If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.
Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.
Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.
Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.
Africa's wildlife is wild and unfenced. On many wildlife safaris you may meet them on foot, or from a vehicle. Walking in big-game country carries some risk, and the safeguards are not the same in every country.
Rules on firearms, guide qualifications, group size and how close you may approach an animal are set country by country, park by park. Many incorrectly assume that every wildlife safari in Africa travels with an armed ranger. Several countries prohibit firearms outright. Where an armed escort is required, it is supplied by the park authority.
What is consistent is how these trips operate. You walk in a small group with a professional local guide who knows the country and the animals in it. We do not include captive or hands-on wildlife encounters in any itinerary.
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Carbon Footprint
So what does 100 kg of carbon look like? Here is a rough guide to help put it into perspective:
Discover how we're working to cut carbon emissions from our adventures by exploring the Climate Action page within our Responsible Travel hub.
Please note trip footprints do not include flights to and from the tour.
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